What type of property is 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ last change hands?

8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ last sold for £87,500 in August 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,500 in February 2004, so prices have been falling over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and August 2009, 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ fell from £102,500 to £87,500, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly -2.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ located?

8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ sits in Launceston. It falls within the PL15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

Police records around 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is Windmill Hill Academy (508m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Launceston College (680m).

What transport links are near 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is Western Road, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Dowr Close, Western Road, Launceston, PL15 7BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Dowr Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Dowr Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Launceston (PL15 7BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 51 m² this is the 7th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band.

It hasn't traded since August 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2004–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 30.3% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 17.8% below the postcode norm. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
Parkingallocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Dowr Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dowr Close, Western Road, Launceston, PL15 7BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Dowr Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£87,500

Growth on file: -2.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2009Most recent
£87,500
-14.6%over 5 years
23 February 2004
£102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL15 7BJ: £120,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Dowr Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Dowr Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,716

Street avg £2,198

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Western Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Windmill Hill Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL15 7BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL15 7BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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